Best Prevent Suicide Apps

Find Help Now crisis supportLifeBox photo/video storageCustomisable Safety Plan

A pocket resource for suicide prevention in the UK, offering tools and information for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or supporting someone in crisis. Features include crisis support access, personal safety planning, and resources to help maintain well-being.

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Prevent A Suicide: What To Say

Send a text, save a life!

Medically approved text messagesGuidance on what to say and askSupport for critical situations

This app provides medically approved text messages to help you communicate with someone at risk of suicide. It offers guidance on what to say, ask, and do in critical situations, and supports you in providing help.

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by The Guidance Group Inc.

1-2-3 Suicide Prevention

Personalized help center with crisis contactsPre-loaded suicide prevention hotline numbersVideo vignettes for suicidal individuals

This app provides resources and guidance for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and for those concerned about loved ones. It offers a personal help center with customizable contacts and educational video vignettes on suicide prevention and support.

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Suicide? Help! Tayside

by John-Paul Thain

Suicide prevention informationHow to get helpSigns to look for in others

This app provides critical information and resources for individuals contemplating suicide or concerned about others. It offers guidance on seeking help, recognizing warning signs, and details local support services. A key feature is the Safety Plan tool to help users navigate difficult periods.

by University of Missouri - St. Louis

Recognize suicide warning signsAsk about suicidal thoughtsRespond to suicidal ideation

This app offers guidance on recognizing suicide warning signs, initiating conversations about suicidal thoughts, and providing appropriate responses and referrals. It includes immediate access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and specialized resources for various communities.

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Prioritize your self-care

BetterMe: Mental Health

Guided meditationsBreathing exercisesSleep stories and sounds

This app offers guided meditations, courses, and tools to improve mental well-being. It incorporates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help users reduce stress, enhance self-love, and achieve a more balanced life through daily mindfulness practices.

free with in-app purchases

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Columbia Protocol

by PROFESSIONAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Suicide risk assessmentEvidence-supported toolSimple question series

This application provides a standardized tool for assessing suicide risk through a series of questions. It is designed for widespread use to aid in suicide prevention, offering guidance for low or moderate risk responses.

Stay safe during a crisis

Customizable warning signsCoping strategiesDistraction techniques

This app helps individuals manage suicidal thoughts by creating a personalized safety plan. It guides users through identifying warning signs, coping strategies, and support networks. Emergency resources are readily available for immediate assistance.

🏥 Medical

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Suicide Safe by SAMHSA

A Suicide Prevention App

Learn the five steps of the SAFE-T approachDownload resources for offline useStudy interactive sample case studies

This tool equips healthcare providers with a structured approach to assess and manage patients experiencing suicidal ideation. It offers guidance on communication, next steps, and referrals to treatment and community resources, based on established practice guidelines.

This app helps you screen for depression using a trusted questionnaire and monitor your progress over time. It offers self-guided CBT exercises to challenge negative thoughts and provides access to helpful resources.

PHQ-9 depression screeningDepression severity checkTrack test results over time

free with in-app purchases

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Aura: Meditation & Sleep, CBT

Mindfulness, Relaxation, Calm

Personalized mindfulness meditationsSleep tales and relaxation soundsCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

This app offers personalized mental wellness tools, including meditations, sleep stories, life coaching, and CBT. It uses advanced algorithms to tailor content to your needs, helping you find peace, reduce stress, and improve sleep. Join a community of millions and build a daily self-care habit.

Calm Urge: Self Harm Tracker

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freemium

Everything AA for Better Mood

Emotion and worry trackingIdentify emotional patternsDevelop coping mechanisms

This app provides tools and activities to help users resist self-harm urges. Track emotions, identify patterns, and utilize calming exercises like breathing techniques and music to manage feelings and stay in control. Secure your data with a password and access emergency contacts for support.

free with in-app purchases

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Hope by CAMH

Suicide Safety Planning

Personalized suicide safety plan creationGuidance for developing plan with professionals or independentlyInformation on suicide prevention

This app helps users create a personalized suicide safety plan to manage feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or suicidal thoughts. It can be developed with a healthcare professional, a trusted person, or independently. The app also provides information on suicide prevention and crisis resources.

help with suicidal thoughts

Step-by-step safety plan creationShareable safety plansCrisis intervention tools

This app guides users through creating a personalized safety plan to manage suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges. It offers tools for crisis moments, mood tracking, and access to support resources for individuals and their loved ones.

by PROFESSIONAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Evidence-supported suicide risk assessmentSimple question-based interfaceGlobal usability

This application provides a widely recognized and evidence-supported tool for assessing suicide risk. It guides users through a series of questions to help identify potential risks and suggests appropriate next steps, such as mental health referrals.

🏥 Medical

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